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toddler hits, bites, or pulls hair
- don't hit or bite back.
- don't over react or yell.
- take toddler aside. say calmly and firmly, "please don't hit. hitting (or biting, etc.) hurts."
- help him to use words, not actions to say what he feels.
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choose your "no's"
if you overuse the word "no" your child will do the exactly the opposite. try to avoid saying it all the time.
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fear
- your toddler may be afraid of the dark, strangers, animals and other things.
- his fears are real, so don't ignore him.
- don't laugh at her or tease her about her fears.
- try to discuss the fears in a calm way.
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eating
- don't allow your toddler to eat whatever he wants. your job is to provide good food.
- your child decides how much of it he wants to eat.
- let him eat a lot when he's in the mood, and eat less when he's not hungry.
- don't fight with choosy eater. however, if she is not growing and gaining wight, talk to your child's health provider.
- do not use food as a bribe or threat. never use food to reward "good" behavior or to punish "bad" behavior.
- your child may be ready to sit at the table.
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